2002 Volvo S80 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Volvo S80, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80 t6. While driving various lower speeds to include approximately 10 MPH, there was hesitation and the vehicle surged forward. The dealer stated that there were no recalls or warranties. The computer diagnosis did not list any failure codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105000 and the current mileage was 106000.”
NHTSA complaint #10302384, filed 2010-01, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. While driving 65 MPH, the throttle control and pcv components failed and would not perform correctly. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the throttle control and pcv may have been clogged. The failure could result in serious injury or death. The dealer did not state which one was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 47,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10218027, filed 2008-02, 47,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10024466Apr 18, 20085 cylinder angle gear leakage and resealing. On all wheel drive models. *nj updated 6/5/08.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Volvo S80
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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